Skin-Tightening Products For Men

Defy Your Age With These 7 Skin-Tightening Products For Men

As we get older, it’s inevitable that we will have wrinkles and loose skin. However, one way to make the most of our youthful skin and keep the skin tight as long as possible is by using products that focus on tightening and firming the skin.

Justina Mejia, Executive Director of Global Product Development at Lab Series, shares a few tips that you may find helpful when looking for age-defying skincare products:

Look for products with a formula that contains polymers, which provide an instant tightening effect on skin

Serums and other products with a lighter, wetter texture, are better for tightening skin because these products are not loaded with hydrating ingredients, which tend to breakdown the immediate tightening effects of polymers.

But note: too much tightening can also be a bad thing to the skin because using skin tightening products too much can cause expression lines to appear more prominent. The key is to use products with the right level of polymers, as well as flexible polymers, so that it moves along with the flexing and contours of the face.

A great way to find the best skin tightening product for your skin is to try applying the product on your hand in between the thumb and pointer finger. Let the product set/dry and then open and close the fingers to see how flexible the skin is.

Lab Series MAX LS Power V Lifting Serum

Lab Series

While fighting the look of fine dry lines, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and supporting natural collagen, this serum also boosts moisture and helps re-define the jawline by firming the look of skin contours. It initially feels silky and creamy on the fingers, but spreads well and is instantly absorbed as it leaves your pores feeling clean and clear.$72.25 at Amazon.com

Kiehl's Facial Fuel Heavy Lifting Anti-Aging Moisturizer

Kiehl's

This rich textured cream lifts and firms to smooth and tighten skin as it moisturizes, while diminishes wrinkles for a smoother appearance. Loaded with Linseed Extract, which is known for its lifting and firming properties, as well as Salicylic Acid and Caffeine, this product penetrates deep into your skin’s layers.$30.00 at Kiels.com

Origins United State Balancing Tonic

Origins

A retexturing tonic that refreshes, refines and rebalances faces with dry and oily places. Exfoliates away flakes, pore-clogging debris and smoothes out the rough spots. Features the aromatic ingredients of Bergamot (an oil which is known to heal the mind and body conditions such as stress and depression) and Lavender (known for its calming, soothing effects and as a treatment for a number of skin problems such as acne, burns, dry skin, eczema and itchy skin), and Laminaria to de-shine the T-zone without stripping or stinging.$22.00 at Origins.com

Anthony High Performance Anti-Wrinkle Glycolic Peptide Serum

Anthony

This serum minimizes the look of deep lines and wrinkles, while repairing and moisturizing the skin as it improves the texture. It contains buffered AHA, peptides, and seaweed extract, which can really help kick off a skin rejuvenation process.$55.00 at Sephora.com

Baxter of California Herbal Mint Toner

Baxter of California

A gentle and minty formula that removes excess oil and dirt from your face, balances the skin’s pH, and protects against environmental damage without drying your face out. Antioxidants and vitamin C and E protect the skin against free radicals and cell damage for a healthier complexion, while Witch hazel and tea tree extracts fight bacteria and inflammation. Also, aloe vera soothes skin and restores hydration to the skin, and cucumber extract calms and cools the skin.$18.00 at Amazon.com

ClarinsMen Revitalizing Gel

ClarinsMen

An anti-wrinkle treatment for men that energizes the skin and fights the first visible signs of aging effects while protecting it from environmental aggressors. Also boosts a dull appearance, moisturizes, enhances facial contours, and improves skin tone and color for an overall younger and vital look. Works for normal, dry and combination skin. A main ingredient is the Goji Berry, which in Chinese medicine was used to stimulate the body's immune system, improve sight, boost circulation and protect the liver.$40.00 at ClarinsUSA.com

Ursa Major 4-in-1 Essential Face Tonic

Ursa Major

This four-in-one powerhouse works as a hydrator that firms the skin, a cleanser that removes oil and grime, an exfoliator that dissolves dead skin cells and unclogs pores, and a healer that soothes irritation and inflammation. Ingredients include Aloe, which soothes and hydrates while promoting healthy tissue regeneration, Witch hazel for its anti-inflammatory and astringent properties, Willow bark extract (which soothes and conditions and is a natural source of BHA, an exfoliator and acne fighter), Rosemary (an antioxidant that contains anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties), and other beneficial ingredients for the skin.$26.00 at Amazon.com